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LGA CONFERENCE
We're ready to lead
By Joanna Killian | 27 June 2025
Ahead of the LGA Conference, Joanna Killian says the sector should take confidence in how far it ...
FINANCE
Government handling of NICs increase 'unacceptable'
By Martin Ford | 18 June 2025
Ministers made a ‘major misstep’ in failing to assess the impact of the National Insurance Contri...
FINANCE
Council tax hikes will do the heavy lifting
By Kate Ogden | 17 June 2025
Surprisingly, local government wasn’t at the end of the queue for the chancellor’s cash – or at t...
FINANCE
SEND before spend
By Rob Powell | 17 June 2025
The impact of any failure to fully address SEND deficits will dwarf the benefits of the positive ...
SEND
Spending Review: Silence on SEND reform
By Martin Ford | 11 June 2025
Councils will have to wait until the autumn for details of reforms to services for children with ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Councillors press minister on SEND costs
By Martin Ford | 06 June 2025
A minister was pressed on financial challenges posed by children’s services when she appeared bef...
SEND
Reform of SEND cannot come quickly enough
By Simon Edwards | 05 June 2025
With deficits increasing and liabilities for SEND accruing interest on the existing debt, this is...
SEND
A story of smarter SEND funding
By Natalie Kenneison | 05 June 2025
Natalie Kenneison says that despite soaring SEND deficits, a quieter story of progress is unfoldi...
SEND
SEND costs pushing capital's councils to bankruptcy
By Paul Marinko | 05 June 2025
London Councils has claimed almost half of the capital’s local authorities are at risk of bankrup...
FINANCE
Only a full solution will suffice on SEND
By Rob Powell | 03 June 2025
Rob Powell is hoping for a full resolution of the 'intractable problem' of negative reserves to c...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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